Model Number IPN046311 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/21/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device investigation is pending.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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Reported issue: happened in the surgery room.During the use of the device, the plunger of the syringe leaked as soon as the user started to use it.Consequence: we opened another kit.
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Event Description
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Reported issue: happened in the surgery room.During the use of the device, the plunger of the syringe leaked as soon as the user started to use it.Consequence: we opened another kit.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A device history record review was performed on the lor syringe with no relevant findings.The customer reported the lor syringe leaked.The customer returned one 10ml plastic lor syringe and lidstock.The syringe was visually examined.Visual examination of the syringe revealed that the syringe appears typical with no observed defects or anomalies.The returned sample was returned to the supplier (b)(4)for function testing.According to the supplier, no leak was found with the returned syringe.A design history review was performed for part # kz-05501-002 as a part of this complaint investigation.Per eco-057562 (released 12-mar-2020), supplier (b)(4) made the following changes: optional component materials/mold locations: option 1: barrel: polypropylene - profax pf-535 lyondell-basell.Plunger: polypropylene 100-ga12 ineos olefins & polymers (molded at fleima plastic).Blue stopper: silicone rubber (molded at et elastomer technik).Option 2: barrel: polypropylene - profax pf-535 lyondell-basell.Plunger: polypropylene profax pf-531 lyondell-basell (molded at gpe).Blue stopper: silicone rubber (molded at psilkon).Lubricant: - the i.D.Of the barrel lubricated w/ medical grade silicone (polydimethylsiloxan) and amount will not exceed 0.25mg per sq centimeter.These effective changes did impact product design and material.It should be noted, the returned lor syringe was from the new design.The returned sample was returned to the supplier (preox) for functional testing.No issues were found with the returned sample.The reported complaint of the lor syringe leaking could not be confirmed based on the sample received.The returned lor syringe was returned to the supplier (preox) for functional testing where no issues were found.A device history record review was performed on the lor syringe with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related issue.Based on the supplier's results, no issues were found with the returned sample.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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